Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal with a Decorative Concrete Driveway
One of the first things that people notice when they visit a home is the driveway. A cracked driveway can detract from the appearance of your home, while a decorative stamped or stained concrete driveway can improve your home’s curb appeal. An attractive driveway can also add to your home’s value.
You can achieve a look of a variety of materials, such as cobblestones, brick, natural slate, and field stone on your driveway with a stain that can be applied after the concrete sets. This allows you to add subtle hints of color, bolder designs, and custom graphics that are not possible with other methods, such as stamped concrete. Since the stain penetrates deep into the concrete, the color is fade-resistant and will not flake off or peel away.
If you are considering installing a stained concrete driveway, you can choose from acid-based chemical stains or water-based stains. Acid-based stains penetrate and react chemically with the concrete, which produces unique effects and color variations.
However, your color choices are usually limited to earth tones, such as tan, brown, terra cotta, or blue-green. Water-based stains are available in a wider array of colors, and multiple colors can be mixed to create a unique look. Staining can be used with other techniques, such as faux finishing, decorative saw cuts, and stencils for a custom appearance.
Your driveway is one of the first things people see when they visit your home. If your driveway is cracked and worn, upgrade with beautiful decorative concrete that will improve your home’s appearance and increase its value.